New Trail Lair

[CVKealey]

I am now intrigued.

I seem to go in 5 year ultralight cycles and I wonder how much weight I'd save switching to a 1.2 Hexon Trail Lair as compared to a 1.6....

My Hexon 1.6W weighs about 22.4 ounces, the Hexon 1.2 is about 17.4, so 5 ounces difference. Bear in mind, wide Hexon is ~12" wider than standard Hexon, so that's 11 square feet of additional fabric. The weight difference between standard width 1.6 and 1.2 would probably only be 2-3 ounces.

Compared to 1.6, there's a little more stretch with the 1.2, but it seems to breathe a bit better in warm weather. I'm keeping the 1.6 TL around to see if it works out better in the winter.

[Twistytee]

I have the Trail Lair in MTN 1.2. I didn’t go full wide on the XL for weight and “wall of fabric” reasons. It’s a 60” wide 11’ hammock and weighs 16oz with the .67 bug net, #3 zips and a removable peak shelf. I weigh ~175lbs and could have gotten away with Hexon 1.0 but wanted the added insurance of the stronger fabric. I also had Jared add the zippers for the removable wind shield which adds another 4oz to the winter weight on it. I also have a 10’ Voyageur in the Hexon 1.2. After using both, I find the Hexon more comfortable. It has a softer feel and maybe a bit less stretch than the MTN.

[sideshowraheem]

Well I ordered another one!

This time in Hex 2.2 XL! So far through some nap hangs I’m really liking it. This is the first extra wide hammock I’ve ever had. A bit of extra fabric flapping around on the sides but I can really lay at an angle and it’s been pretty comfortable.

[rerun]

How is the Trail Lair to sit in, ie chair mode? Do those cutaways mean no back support so you must sit straight up as opposed to relaxing more like a recliner?

[sideshowraheem]

With my extra wide theres enough fabric to lean back in just fine. A bit less so with my regular width 1.6 hexon.

[Ravbad]

I've only managed to do some day lounging in my 1.2 hexon, Hangcon will be my first nightly outing in it and so looking forward to the all night comfort.

[sloanie]

I’ve ordered 4 (wait… 5! Haha) over the years (ended up giving one to my brother, and I probably need to sell one…)

How long are they? All mine are 12’ and wide fabrics. Super comfortable. The Hex 2.2 XL was my first one and I do really like it, it just predated some of the add-ons that Jared eventually made available— either that or I just failed to order them (peak shelves, wind shields and such).

A year or so ago I had Jared make one with a built in synthetic UQ

[rerun]

Do you find the quilt hooks necessary when using the tie outs? Just trying to get my head around all the options if/when I pull the trigger on one of these. PS I have a trail winder UQ if that makes a difference.

[JollyRoger70]

You won’t need quilt hooks for the Trail Winder (nothing to hook to), but they’re handy for quilts with a more typical suspension.


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[sideshowraheem]

For the weight quilt hooks are a nice extra. Not mandatory in my opinion but can be nice to have.